multiplex

1 of 3

adjective

mul·​ti·​plex ˈməl-tə-ˌpleks 

1

: many, multiple

2

: being or relating to a system of transmitting several messages or signals simultaneously on the same circuit or channel

multiplex

2 of 3

verb

multiplexed; multiplexing; multiplexes

transitive verb

: to send (messages or signals) by a multiplex system

intransitive verb

: to multiplex messages or signals

multiplexer noun

or less commonly multiplexor

ˈməl-tə-ˌplek-sər 

multiplex

3 of 3

noun

: a complex that houses several movie theaters

Synonyms

Adjective

• beaucoup [slang]
• legion
• many
• multifold
• multiple
• multitudinous
• numerous

Examples of multiplex in a Sentence

Adjective

would sometimes experience multiplex moods in the course of a single day

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The company adjusted its screens and sound systems to fit in commercial multiplex theaters, allowing its business to grow rapidly while limiting costs (Imax does not own theaters itself, but instead supplies its screening technology to cinema chains). —Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2024

Popular on Variety Sim has been with CJ Group for nearly two decades, with his first major executive role being CFO for the Vietnam branch of CJ CGV, the entertainment and tech corporation’s multiplex chain. —J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 21 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin

First Known Use

Adjective

1606, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1885, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Noun

1982, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

multiplex

1 of 2 adjective

mul·​ti·​plex ˈməl-tə-ˌpleks 

1

: multiple entry 1, many

2

: being or relating to a system of transmitting several messages simultaneously on the same circuit or channel

multiplex

2 of 2 noun

: a complex that houses several movie theaters

Medical Definition

multiplex

see arthrogryposis multiplex congenita, mononeuritis multiplex, paramyoclonus multiplex